Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx
The Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS sit in the super‑midsize category. Both typically seat about 8–10 passengers, but the 2000LXS offers slightly better field performance and a modest range advantage; expect roughly mid‑3,000‑nautical‑mile capability for the 2000S and about 4,000 nm for the 2000LXS, depending on payload and conditions. The Falcon 900LX, Falcon 7X, Falcon 8X, and Falcon 6X are large‑cabin jets with higher comfort and longer legs, generally accommodating around 12–16 passengers (often arranged for 10–14). The 900LX is a long‑range large‑cabin tri‑jet at about 4,700–4,800 nm. The 7X is an ultra‑long‑range tri‑jet around 5,900–6,000 nm. The 8X extends that to roughly 6,400–6,450 nm, making it the longest‑range of this group. The 6X is a newer large‑cabin twin emphasizing a very wide cabin and strong intercontinental range around 5,500 nm.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 7X | Dassault Falcon 8X | Dassault Falcon 900LX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.75 | $ 7.66 | $ 7.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | 2000LXS | 2000S | 6X | 7X | 8X | 900LX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4155 | 3540 | 5500 | 5950 | 6450 | 4750 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.63 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 18250 | 18250 | — | 33600 | 36900 | 22450 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,805 | $ 3,588 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 490 | 490 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 498 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $53,800,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $44,000,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.6 | 9.6 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 9.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25300 | 25300 | 29200 | 29200 | 29200 | 25300 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | 3900 | 3900 | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW308C | PW308C | PW812D | PW307A | PW307D | TFE731-60 |
| TBO (hrs) | 7000 | 7000 | 5000 | 7200 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7000 | 7000 | 14000 | 6402 | 6722 | 5000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 66.4 | 66.4 | 84.3 | 76.7 | 80.2 | 66.4 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 70.2 | 70.2 | 85.1 | 86 | 86.3 | 70.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 26.2 | 26.2 | 40.4 | 39.1 | 42.7 | 33.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 23.2 | 23.2 | 24.5 | 25.7 | 26.1 | 24.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1024 | 1024 | 1843 | 1552 | 1695 | 1264 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.1 | 17.1 | 27.5 | 26.2 | 29.2 | 23.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 131 | 134 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 127 |